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George Michael's family are finding the wait intolerable.

"It’s a shock and terrible for his father. He was looking forward to a happy old age and now all he has is grief."

He continued: "He wants to hold the funeral but so far the police are refusing to release the body and are looking for further clues."

Meanwhile, family friend Demetri Louca, added: "George’s body is still with the coroner in Oxfordshire. His family are finding the wait intolerable.

"His body will be there until they have found the cause of death and ­apparently it is very nearly finished now. They are ­planning the funeral with the high priest and will announce the date in time."